Pierre Loti Hill Pierre Loti Hill in Istanbul is not very familiar by of the people outside of Turkey. However, in our opinion this place should be on your list. Like Camlica Hill on the Asian side, this Pierre Loti is also a Hill with breathtaking views over Haliç and beautiful Istanbul. The name originated...

Hospitals in Istanbul The healthcare system in Turkey is similar to many countries. All Turkish citizens have social healthcare insurance or they can secure themselves with a private insurance to be able to get help is private hospitals. Within this post, the idea is to share private hospitals only since we absolutely discourage you to get...

The Maiden’s Tower - Kız Kulesi The Maiden’s Tower is an unique place to go to for either breakfast/lunch or dinner. It was originally not a restaurant or open for the public. In 1110, during the Byzantine Empire, the main function of the islet was to create a defense wall. After the conquest of the city by...

Ulus 29 Ulus 29 is definitely worth visiting either for dinner or clubbing. In this post we will only focus on the terrace and club part of this beautiful restaurant/nighclub. Ulus 29 is located on the top of a hill in the Ulus district in Istanbul. The club, also known as Club 29, is open on Friday and Saturday...

Leb i derya Istanbul Leb i derya was one of the first rooftop bars and restaurants in Istanbul. 5. Kat (5th floor) was the original restaurant located in a tiny side street of the famous Istiklal Caddesi. The second Lebiderya restaurant was opened a bit further but also in Taksim, on the sixth floor of...

360 Istanbul 360 Istanbul has 3 restaurants in Istanbul located in very different areas with different atmosphere and setting. These are 360 Istanbul East located in Kadiköy (Asian side), 360 Istanbul Suada, located in the Bosphorus (yes in the water) and finally 360 Istanbul in Taksim which this post is about. 360 Istanbul restaurant is a...

Sade Kahve Sade Kahve, which means Only Coffee in Turkish, is a charming little cafe in Istanbul along the Bosphorus waterfront road, at Rumeli Hisari in the Sariyer district. Although it is often very busy on Saturday and Sunday, Sade Kahve is a great cafe for brunch to celebrate the weekend. They have only outside...

Big Chefs Tarabya Big Chefs Tarabya restaurant is part of a chain but feels unique because of its Bosphorus waterfront location and stunning terrace. Big Chefs in Tarabya is a bit further away from the city center but the trip along the waterfront is worth it. They offer international food which you can enjoy while sitting...

Sensus Wine Bar Sensus Wine Bar & Cheese Boutique (or as the Turkish would say “Sensus Peynir ve Sarap Butigi”) is a cosy wine bar hidden in a small side street next to the Galata tower. In the historical Galata neighbourhood, Sensus might be one of the best places in town to taste some local Turkish...

La Mancha Restaurant La Mancha Restaurant in Kuruçeşme is a great place to go for tapas while enjoying, yet another, amazing Bosphorus view. La Mancha also offers a rich wine list with more than 100 international and local wines. The restaurant has a mixed cuisine of Spanish, Italian and Moroccan style prepared dishes. So besides the tapas La...

Up Lounge Istanbul Up Lounge is located in Asmalımescit, Beyoğlu and is a great place for some delicious Mediterranean food or to taste a variety of classy cocktails. The Asmalımescit area is, especially during the summer months, always a dynamic and busy neighborhood. So when you are bored here, you can always go to many of the...

Club Reina Club Reina is part of the Su Entertainment Group and is known as the elite entertainment venue where the Rich and/or Beautiful dance the night away under an open sky. A location where businessmen sign agreements worth billions of dollars and where world stars enjoy their meals and the entertainment with a colorful...